Airlines
Air Canada Says ‘G’Day Brisbane,’ Hello Casablanca
Air Canada has launched its new 787 Dreamliner service from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia, marking the only non-stop service linking Canada with Queensland, Australia's “Sunshine State,” as well as new service between Montreal and Casablanca. The new flights between Vancouver and Brisbane ramp up to daily service on June 17. “We are delighted to launch the only non-stop, year-round service between Canada and Brisbane, a significant commercial business hub and tourism gateway to one of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the beautiful Gold...
Air Canada Launches ‘Test Drive Canada’
Air Canada has launched a new digital advertising campaign in the United States called “Test Drive Canada,” inviting US residents to visit Canada. The regular US election-period surge in search engine queries about “moving to Canada” and social media conversations has led Canada's national carrier to create a digital campaign using humour to increase awareness of Air Canada's market presence in the United States. “Just as with past US election campaigns, every four years we see the phenomenon of Americans musing about moving to Canada,” said Selma Filali, director,...
WestJet Completes Q400 Purchase Order
WestJet has converted the last nine of its original 25 options to firm orders for Bombardier Q400 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between April 2017 and June 2018. With the conversion of these options, WestJet Encore will have a fleet of 45 Q400 aircraft by the end of 2018. The airline has no further options for more Bombardier Q400 aircraft. “The conversion of these options aligns with the WestJet Encore strategy of measured and profitable growth of our regional airline,” said Ferio Pugliese, president, WestJet Encore. “These aircraft will be put to good...
Air Transat Inaugurates Montreal-Glasgow Service
Air Transat has inaugurated service between Montreal and Glasgow, Scotland. The new service is being offered on Sundays through Oct. 2, in addition to three weekly connecting flights via Toronto. “We are very pleased to offer a direct flight to Scotland to our customers in Quebec,” says Annick Guérard, president and general manager of Transat Tours Canada. “Glasgow is a modern, trendy and avant-garde city that keeps drawing more and more travellers in search of an exciting destination. This new service perfectly complements our UK program, which includes three weekly direct...
Sunwing Seat Sale
Sunwing Vacations is making it easier and more affordable for Canadians to visit their own country with a domestic seat sale. Available on all new bookings made through June 3, customers who book a one-way or roundtrip flight with Sunwing Airlines within Canada, for travel through June 23, will receive a second seat at 30% off the normal selling price. This limited time promotion applies to all flights between Toronto and Vancouver, St. John’s, Stephenville and Gander. Sunwing Airlines offers daily non-stop summer flights from Toronto to Vancouver along with twice-weekly flights...
Transat Introduces ‘Early Birds’ Promotion
Transat has launched an “Early Birds Fly South” promotion, inviting travellers to benefit from reduced rates on flights to the South, Florida and Europe departing between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2017. Following the success of a January seat sale on summer flights, Air Transat is now giving snowbirds and sun-seekers the opportunity to save on their winter getaway when booking by June 20. Flights are available to 34 Sun destinations, as well as Spain, Portugal, London and Paris. Sun destinations include Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America. New routes available include San...
rouge Inaugurates Toronto-Prague Service
The arrival of flight AC1922 from Toronto-Pearson at Václav Havel Airport Prague yesterday (May 30) marked the beginning of Air Canada rouge's expansion into Central Europe this summer. The seasonal service operates three times a week. “We are pleased to add Prague, one of Europe's most visited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to our growing international network. The Czech capital is the first of three new destinations Air Canada rouge will serve in Central Europe this summer from Toronto, soon to be followed by Budapest and Warsaw,” said Benjamin Smith, president,...
Emirates, Amadeus Renew Full Content Deal
Emirates and Amadeus have renewed their distribution agreement to ensure that the airline’s full inventory of fares and flights is made available to Amadeus-connected travel agencies and travellers worldwide. The deal means that Emirates content is made available to the world’s largest network of travel sellers, and Emirates’ customers can continue to search and shop for all Emirates products and services through the channel of their choosing. Renewal of the full content agreement comes shortly after Emirates was named the most valuable airline brand according to the...